Obituaries
Jeffrey R Ehnstrom
Dec 7, 2022
Jeffrey R. Ehnstrom, age 65, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Jennifer. He is survived by his loving wife, Roxanne; son, Mark; four-legged daughter, Tila; special father and mother-in-law, Nick and Laura Mendez; other family and friends. Per his wishes, no services will be held.
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Alvin E. Frederick
Dec 7, 2022
Alvin A. Frederick, age 97, of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Alvin proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. His love for his country continued through his life with membership in the American Legion and the highlight of receiving an invitation to a Honor Flight in 2014 to Washington DC. ...
Lynell M. Gorka
Dec 5, 2022
Lynell M. Gorka, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022, while surrounded by her family. Lynell was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Selma Remus; husband, Donald Gorka; grandson, Daniel Gibbons; brothers, Dale and Donald; brother-in-law, Eugene Warren. She is survived by children, Cathy (Rich) Osman, Diane (Mark) Prudhomme, Patricia (Raymond) Gibbons,...
Donald Francis Novotny
Dec 4, 2022
Donald Novotny - dedicated husband, father of two, and friend of many - passed away on December 4, 2022 at the age of 87 in North Branch, MN.
Don was born to Frank and Bozenna Novotny in Montgomery, Minnesota. He was enlisted in the US Army in the 8th Field Artillery Batallion where he received numerous honors. After that he...
Joseph "Joe" Lee
Dec 2, 2022
Joseph Alfred Lee was born to Lawrence and Nellie Lee on August 31st, 1938, in St Paul, MN. His sister Karen and adopted brother Johnny completed their family, and they grew up in St. Paul in a loving home. Joe graduated from Johnson High School in 1955 at 16 years old. He then studied at the U of M for...
Deanna L. Bulen
Nov 27, 2022
Deanna Louise (Schutz) Bulen, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, formerly St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022 at age 85.
Deanna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who will be dearly missed by those she left behind.
Preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Gladys (Helvig) Schutz; husband, Lane Bulen; brother-in-law, Dewey Agotness. Survived...
Ella Lynn Schmidt
Nov 27, 2022
PRECIOUS BABY ELLA LYNN SCHMIDT
October 11, 2022 – November 27, 2022
Our beloved Ella Lynn Schmidt, passed away suddenly in the early morning of November 27, 2022. In her six brief weeks of life, she brought so much joy to our family. We cherish the gift of these memories dearly.
Ella is survived by her loving parents, Alyssa...
Eleanore D. Jasmin
Nov 23, 2022
Eleanore D. Jasmin, age 100, of Wyoming, Minnesota; formerly of South Saint Paul, Minnesota died peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Eleanore is preceded in death by her parents, Zigmund “Sam” and Katerina (nee Gnetz) Zeland; husband, Louis; children, John Jasmin, Jeanne Brune; son-in-law, George Costello; siblings, Ted, Ed, Louise. She is survived by her children, Mary Louise Costello, James...
Cheryl Rae Granlund
Nov 19, 2022
Cheryl Rae (Amren) Granlund, daughter of Margaret and Oscar Amren, was born August 27, 1944, in Thief River Falls, MN. She grew up on a farm east of St. Hilaire. She attended school in St. Hilaire through eighth grade and graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1962. After graduation, she moved to St. Paul, MN and...
Peggy Jean Schmidt
Nov 19, 2022
Peggy Jean (Hoekstra) Schmidt, age 94, of Forest Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at home in her log cabin while surrounded by family on November 19, 2022.
She is preceded in death by husband, Earl; parents, Clarence and Nellie (Russell) Hoekstra; and brother, Dick Hoekstra.
Survived by children, Becky (Dick) Johnson, Jackie (Paul) Shanda, Vicky Kuntz, Angie (Dan) Bialon, Joseph...
Rich J. Jungwirth
Nov 17, 2022
On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Richard Joseph Jungwirth lost his battle to brain cancer. He was 72 years old. Born to Richard and Anna Jungwirth in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Richard joined the United States Army after high school and served through the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart following an honorable discharge. He came home...
Albert "Al" L. Peterson
Nov 17, 2022
Albert “Al” L. Peterson, age 85, of Wyoming, MN, passed away on November 17, 2022, with family by his side. Al was a talented woodworker, who also loved his herd of cows and driving big-rigs.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rose.
Survived by sister, Viola (Bryan Severson) Ruehl; children, Craig (Joan) Peterson, Karla (Mike)...
Joan M Biggs
Nov 16, 2022
Joan M. Biggs, age 86 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, went home to be with Jesus on November 16, 2022
Joan was the former co-owner of Gulden’s Roadhouse and 3 other local restaurants. Joan was known for her laugh, smile, her zest for life, her ability to make everyone feel welcome and all the memories shared during Fourth of July, Christmas...
Ruth Mary Searby
Nov 15, 2022
Ruth Mary Searby, age 91, of Columbus MN, passed away on November 15, 2022. She is preceded in death by husband, Paul; daughter, Paula Kay; parents, Jules and Violet Arnould; sisters and brother. Survived by daughter, Yvonne, Edith (Keith) Higgins; son, Ronald; granddaughter, Gina Higgins; other extended family and friends. Ruth was a member and supporter of the Columbus...
Christine A. Williams
Nov 13, 2022
Christine Ann Williams, age 44, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died Sunday, November 13, 2022, while surrounded by her family following complications from Leukemia. Christine was born, November 22, 1977, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota the daughter of Kenneth and Helen (Johnsen) Williams. She grew up in Champlin, graduating from Champlin Park High School, Class of 1996. She went on to further...
Carol Ann DaBruzzi
Nov 11, 2022
Carol Ann (LaClair) DaBruzzi, age 86, of Forest Lake, Minnesota; formerly of St. Paul’s Rice Street area died at her home while surrounded by her family on Friday, November 11, 2022. Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Till (Wagner) LaClair; brother, Jerry; sister-in-law, Nancy. She is survived by her adoring husband, Henry “Sonny” of 66 years;...
John H. Legus Jr.
Nov 10, 2022
John “Jack” Legus, age 92, of Stacy, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2022. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, graduating from Mound High School and the University of Minnesota. As a child, he played the violin and enjoyed swimming in Lake Minnetonka. He played football, basketball, and track for Mound High School. He served as a...
Sandra Morgan
Nov 9, 2022
Sandy Morgan, formerly of Emily, MN passed from this earth peacefully on November 9, 2022. She had been living at the Birchwood Senior Living Center in Forest Lake for the past three years.
Sandy lived her 74 years with cerebral palsy (CP), but it hardly defined her. She lived her life fully, and any constraints her condition imposed upon her...
Karen Marie Charpentier
Nov 5, 2022
Karen Marie Charpentier, age 82, of Hugo, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on November 5, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents, George and Louise; husband of 60 years, Leonard; sisters, Anita Nadeau, Jean Gadbois. She is survived by children, Chris (Tracie), Todd (Sue), Dean (Sandy); 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters, Mary (Bill) Ohnsted, Carol (Duane)...
Shirley M. Flermoen
Nov 3, 2022
Shirley M. Flermoen, age 91, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022, while surrounded by her family. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, George and Maude (nee Irwin) Thompson; husband, L.R. Flermoen; daughter, Angela Blaisdell. She will be deeply missed by her children, Clyde Flermoen, Tracey (Bill) Bowman; son-in-law, Steve Blaisdell; grandchildren, Russell (Danelle)...
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